Seared Tuna Crudo with Sesame Soy Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Thin slices of lightly seared sushi-grade tuna dressed in an umami-rich sesame soy dressing, garnished with scallions and toasted sesame seeds. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sushi-grade tuna, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces sushi-grade tuna
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 8 ounces sushi-grade tuna and sear the tuna for 10 seconds per side, leaving the center rare. Remove and let rest for 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Thinly slice the tuna into 1/8-inch slices and arrange on a serving plate.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice until combined.
5. Step 5: Drizzle the sesame soy dressing evenly over the tuna slices.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds before serving.